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Developers look for ways to reduce financial risk as the Valley’s industrial projects take shape
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How the nation’s newest oil refinery could start construction in Brownsville sooner than expected
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The nation’s first new oil refinery in 50 years could be built in Brownsville, reviving a decade-old proposal
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Point Isabel ISD approves $228M incentive deal for Port Alpha, a proposed $3.2B military boat hub
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Breaking news: White House says new $300B oil refinery coming to Brownsville — the first to be built in the U.S. in 50 years
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Hotels, logistics, and housing push Edinburg construction past $46M early in 2026
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Most Rio Grande Valley cities saw higher sales tax revenue in early 2026 — see the charts
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Texas LNG locks in builder for $4B Brownsville export terminal as global demand rises
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